Battle of Shiloh

At Shiloh, Tennessee in April of 1862, a Confederate surprise attack backfires when the Union holds firm at the "Hornet's Nest." In this video clip, learn more about this failed Confederate attack on the Union. (2:26)

At Shiloh, Tennessee in April of 1862, a Confederate surprise attack backfires when the Union holds firm at the "Hornet's Nest." Over 23, 000 Confederate and Union soldiers lost their lives during this fierce battle. This is a great resource to help ...build background knowledge of the Civil War and to help make real world connections between this turbulent time in America's history and the classroom. (2:45)[more]

This short video gives excellent footage and explanation of the Hornet's Nest fight during the Battle of Shiloh in April 1862. This is a great resource to help build background knowledge and to help make real world connections between this turbulent ...time in American History and the classroom. (2:39)[more]

This short video gives good information about day one of the bloody Civil War battle--The Battle of Shiloh in April 1862. Over 23, 000 Confederate and Union soldiers lost their lives in this 2 day battle. This is a great resource to help build backgr...ound knowledge and to help make real world connections between this turbulent time in American History and the classroom. (2:22)[more]

This short video gives good basic facts on how the Confederate and Union soldiers met up at Shiloh, Tennessee to fight one of the most bloody battles in history. Grant's army was lined up at the Tennessee River awaiting Buell's Army to meet them to i...nvade northern Mississippi. Johnston's Confederate Army surprised them in attack at Shiloh. This is a great resource to help build background knowledge and to help make real world connections between this turbulent time in American history and the classroom. (1:51)[more]

This video provides the background and the effect of this battle, which resulted in a huge death toil. In early April, 1862, Grant was surprised by Generals Albert Sidney Johnston and P.G.T. Beauregard at the Battle of Shiloh. The sheer violence of t...he Confederate attack sent the Union forces reeling.The video shows how Grant's aggressive action won over President Lincoln and earned him respect as a leader despite the over 14,000 who died in the battle.(1:48)[more]

This video shares basic information on events of The Civil War Battle of Shiloh. Over 23, 000 Confederate and Union soldiers lost their lives during this 2 day bloody battle. This is a great resource to help build background knowledge and to help mak...e real world connections between this turbulent time in American History and the classroom. (5:19)[more]

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